[fullmetal]

Utah sophomore starting QB Tyler Huntley hurt his arm in last weekend's game vs. Arizona (30-24 win).  Seems he's not likely to play against Stanford, but Utah has a bye week this weekend.

How good is Arizona anyway?  Senior Troy Williams is the backup QB (who started last season iirc), and he led drives that ended in FG, fumble, TD, punt, punt, punt, FG, punt, end of game.

If Utah had to hang on as they did, then their offense isn't great (which is a relief for Stanford).  Depending on how good Arizona's offense was vs. Utah's defense, Stanford could be in for a bit of a fight.

Recap: http://www.espn.com/college-football/sto...-was-ready
Box score: http://www.espn.com/college-football/box...=400935277

[fullmetal]

Utah sophomore starting QB Tyler Huntley hurt his arm in last weekend's game vs. Arizona (30-24 win).  Seems he's not likely to play against Stanford, but Utah has a bye week this weekend.

How good is Arizona anyway?  Senior Troy Williams is the backup QB (who started last season iirc), and he led drives that ended in FG, fumble, TD, punt, punt, punt, FG, punt, end of game.

If Utah had to hang on as they did, then their offense isn't great (which is a relief for Stanford).  Depending on how good Arizona's offense was vs. Utah's defense, Stanford could be in for a bit of a fight.

Recap: http://www.espn.com/college-football/sto...-was-ready
Box score: http://www.espn.com/college-football/box...=400935277

[BobK]

We shall see.  Carrington from Oregon a great receiver and Troy Taylor form FolsoM HS and Eastern Washington a great OC. 

[BobK]

We shall see.  Carrington from Oregon a great receiver and Troy Taylor form FolsoM HS and Eastern Washington a great OC. 

[CTcard]

This is a serious blow to the Utes ... probably.

Huntley had looked pretty good in three games against North Dakota (note this is NOT North Dakota State), BYU, and SJSU. Not exactly a killer slate. (BYU this year is 1-3, with a win over Portland State)

Troy Williams was their main starter last year, but he has never been particularly accurate sticking around 50% completions. His PER was about the same as Burns. However, he can run okay and can be very streaky - can get on a hot streak. He struggled a bit coming in against Arizona, but perhaps was not completely ready to play. He'll get plenty of practice reps in the next week plus.

Arizona outplayed Utah in many aspects of the game, outgaining the Utes 448-341, but were down three on turnovers (INTs) and missed two of three field goal attempts.

Utah does have a bye week before our game, and is at home. Those are big advantages for the Utes.

[CTcard]

This is a serious blow to the Utes ... probably.

Huntley had looked pretty good in three games against North Dakota (note this is NOT North Dakota State), BYU, and SJSU. Not exactly a killer slate. (BYU this year is 1-3, with a win over Portland State)

Troy Williams was their main starter last year, but he has never been particularly accurate sticking around 50% completions. His PER was about the same as Burns. However, he can run okay and can be very streaky - can get on a hot streak. He struggled a bit coming in against Arizona, but perhaps was not completely ready to play. He'll get plenty of practice reps in the next week plus.

Arizona outplayed Utah in many aspects of the game, outgaining the Utes 448-341, but were down three on turnovers (INTs) and missed two of three field goal attempts.

Utah does have a bye week before our game, and is at home. Those are big advantages for the Utes.

[winflop]

I don't care who they put on the field, that is a tough place to play - altitude and environment

[winflop]

I don't care who they put on the field, that is a tough place to play - altitude and environment

[Hulk01]

Utah has to work their way down a field.  They lack big play makers.

They'll depend, as usual, on defense--particularly their front four--and special teams. 

[Hulk01]

Utah has to work their way down a field.  They lack big play makers.

They'll depend, as usual, on defense--particularly their front four--and special teams.